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Ministry of Defence
INDO-UZBEKISTAN JOINT EXERCISE “EX DUSTLIK” CONCLUDES AT YANGIARIK IN UZBEKISTAN
The 3rd edition of Indo-Uzbekistan Joint Field Training Exercise “ EX DUSTLIK” concluded at Yangiarik, Uzbekistan on 29 March 2022. The joint exercise provided an opportunity for both the contingents to train in Counter Terrorism operations in an semi-urban environment. The last two days of the exercise was dedicated to a validation exercise where both contingents jointly conducted simulated operations over extremist groups under a United Nations Mandate.
The conduct of this exercise, which covered a vast spectrum from cross training & combat conditioning in field conditions, to sports and cultural exchanges has been a grand success. “Exercise DUSTLIK” will enhance the level of defence cooperation between both the Armies and will act as a catalyst for many such joint programs in future to further consolidate the traditional bond of friendship between India and Uzbekistan.
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Special Service and Features
India’s Techade’ will require the country’s youths to be technologically skilled, says Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar
Union Minister of State reaches Thrissur on a day long visit
Inaugurates Atal Tinkering Lab at St Paul’s School and interacts with students
Thrissur: Dec 3, 2022
The Union Minister of State for Electronics & Information Technology and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar reached Thrissur today  on a day-long visit.
The Minister visited St. Paul’s School and its Senior Secondary wing and interacted with the students. The Minister had studied in this school when he was five years old. He also inaugurated an Atal Tinkering Lab. He hoped that the Lab will foster a culture of innovation amongst the students. Oppo will fund the programme to be implemented at the primary, secondary and senior secondary levels at St. Paul's CEHSS and three community schools.
Addressing the students, the Minister said that education was even more important in the context of New India. In the two years of COVID, that is 2020-22, all countries faced similar crises of lives and livelihood. But when one looked at the Report Card at the end of the two years, America was not able to deliver vaccines to all its population and their economy was still recovering, China was facing lockdown after lockdown and the UK economy was still in a mess with very high inflation rates. Whereas, India had already distributed 200 cr vaccine shots and it was the fastest growing economy with the highest investment globally. The country’s innovation and start-up ecosystem were also growing at the highest rate globally. This was an instance of New India, the Minister added.
In 2014, while the country was importing 92% of its mobile phones, in 2022, 97% of mobile phones were being manufactured in India, said Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar. Mobile Phones worth 70,000 crs were being exported by the country today. US and European customers were using phones manufactured in India. This was another instance of New India, he said.
In the coming 10 years – ‘India’s Techade’ – technology skills, opportunities and ecosystem would present expanded opportunities for jobs, innovations and start-up expansion. Therefore, the Minister advised the students to acquire technical, technological, computer and digital skills as the country would need youths who were technologically skilled.
Ministry of Railways
Minister for Railways Shri Piyush Goyal Appeals to Citizens to Avoid Selfies / Stunts Near Railway Tracks
The Union Minister for Railways Shri Piyush Goyal has appealed to citizens to avoid selfies / stunt near railway tracks.
Following is the text of Minister's statement:
“Dear Citizens,
In the last few days, I have seen news and videos in which there have been accidents of youth taking selfies or showing stunts near railway tracks. It is very disheartening to know about these accidents. You all are the future of the country and my appeal is to avoid putting your life at risk and stay alert around the railway tracks. Follow the rules & signs and pay attention while approaching rail crossings.
Jai Hind.
Piyush Goyal”
Special Service and Features
Bureau of Indian Standards, Chennai Branch Office organized MANAK MANTHAN -Discussion with Stakeholders on “IS 17799:2022 - Unmanned Aerial Vehicles  - Drones for Agricultural Purposes” in Chennai Today
Bureau of Indian Standards, the National Standards Body of India is a statutory body functioning under the aegis of Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Government of India. It operates various schemes like Product Certification , Management Systems Certification, Hall Marking of Gold and Silver Jewellery/Artefacts and Laboratory Services for the benefit of the industry and in turn aiming at consumer protection.
BIS has started organizing new series of discussion-programmes titled “Manak Manthan” for the benefit of industry which is scheduled on every month, and is envisaged to launch new standards and share important revisions / amendments and wide circulation drafts to local manufacturers, Industrial and Trade Bodies, Chambers of Commerce, Industry Associations, PSU’s or organizations who use such products, Government departments, Regulatory bodies, Laboratories, Civil society groups and Academia.
In this regard, Bureau of Indian Standards, Chennai Branch Office Organized the MANAK MANTHAN on “IS 17799:2022 - Unmanned Aerial Vehicles  - Drones for Agricultural Purposes " in Chennai Today 28.02.23.
Agriculture drone market is anticipated to grow significantly in the future due to growing demand for rapid and cost-effective farming methods. Drones were widely used in the agriculture field which includes digitization of land records, to assess and monitor the health of crops, fertilization and spraying applications, etc., In order to ensure safe operation of drones for agricultural purposes, Bureau of Indian Standards through Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Sectional Committee, TED 32, has formulated an indigenous Indian Standard IS 17799:2022 - Unmanned Aerial Vehicles UAV - Drones for Agricultural Purposes. Around 36 Stakeholders of the subject matter attended the programme.
Dr.P.Sridhar, Professor of Agronomy, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Tindivanam, Villupuram was the Chief Guest and inaugurated the session. Shri Gowththam, Scientist-D will explained the Programme Objectives. Shri Gowththam, Scientist-D along with Shri Sreejith Mohan, Scientist-D,BIS conducted the technical sessions.
Ministry of Defence
INDIAN NAVY'S INS SATPURA AND P8I PARTICIPATE IN THE RIMPAC HARBOUR PHASE
Indian Navy's indigenous Frigate INS Satpura and P8I LRMRASW aircraft are at Pearl Harbour in Hawaii taking part in one of the largest multilateral Naval Exercises, the Rim of the Pacific exercise, also known as RIMPAC. While Satpura reached Hawaii on 27 Jun 22, the P8I aircraft arrived on 02 Jul 22. The harbour phase of the exercise saw participation in multiple symposiums, exercise planning discussions and sports competitions. The crew also visited the historic museum ship USS Missouri and paid homage to fallen soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice during World War II at USS Arizona Memorial.
INS Satpura and one P8I maritime patrol aircraft are participating in the exercise which spans over six weeks of intense operations and training aimed at enhancing interoperability and building trust among Navies of friendly foreign countries. 28 countries, 38 warships, 09 land forces, 31 unmanned systems, 170 aircraft and over 25,000 personnel are participating in the multi-dimensional exercise. The sea phase commences on 12 Jul 22 and will culminate with the closing ceremony on 04 Aug 22.
Indian Navy's P8I LRMRASW aircraft arrived at AFB Hickam, Joint Base Pearl Harbour, Hawaii, USA to participate in the 28th edition of the biennial Rim of Pacific , the world's largest international maritime exercise. The P8I Detachment led by Cdr Puneet Dabas was received by Wg Cdr Matt Stuckless , Head of MPRA operations from Hickam airfield. P8I will be participating in coordinated multinational, multiplatform advanced Anti Submarine Warfare operations along with 20 MPRAs from seven participating nations.
Ministry of Education
National Book Trust of MHRD Launches #StayHomeIndiaWithBooks initiative
100+ books can be downloaded from NBT's website in PDF format
In the wake of Preventive Measures of the Government of India to contain the spread of Covid-19, and to encourage people to #StayIn and #StayHome, the National Book Trust of HRD Ministry, in its efforts to encourage people to read books while at home, is providing its select and best-selling titles for FREE Download as part of its initiative of #StayHomeIndiaWithBooks!
The 100+ books, in PDF format, can be downloaded from the NBT's website https://nbtindia.gov.in. Available in Hindi, English, Asamiya, Bangla, Guajarati, Malayalam, Odia, Marathi, Kokborok, Mizo, Bodo, Nepali, Tamil, Punjabi, Telugu, Kannada, Urdu and Sanskrit, the books cover all genres of fiction, biography, popular science, teacher's handbook, and majorly books for children and young adults. In addition, there are books by Tagore, by Premchand, and books on Mahatma Gandhi -- all in all there are books for everyone in the family to read and enjoy. More titles will be added to the list.
Some select titles include, Holidays Have Come, Animals You can't Forget, Nine Little Birds, The Puzzle, Gandhi Tatva Satkam, Women Scientists in India, Activity-Based Learning Science, A Touch of Glass, Gandhi: Warrior of Non-Violence, and many more.
The PDFs are for reading only, and any unauthorized or commercial use is not allowed.
Finance Commission
The Fifteenth Finance Commission submits its report for 2020-21 to the President of India
(The Chairman of the 15th Finance Commission, Shri N.K. Singh, Members S/Shri Ajay Narayan Jha, Ashok Lahiri, Ramesh Chand, Anoop Singh and Secretary Shri Arvind Mehta today called on the President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind and submitted the report of the Commission for the financial year 2020-21 for further necessary action. The Commission apprised the President of the recommendations contained therein.
The XV Finance Commission was constituted by the President of India under Article 280 of the Constitution on 27 November 2017 to make recommendations for a period of five years from 1st April 2020 to 31 March 2025. The Commission had a wide ranging Terms of Reference contained in the Presidential Notification.
Thereafter, the Gazette Notification dated 27 November 2019 mandated the XV Finance Commission to submit the report for the financial year 2020-21 by 30 November 2019 and thereafter the final report for the period 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2026 by 30 October 2020.
Ministry of Defence
Swarnim Vijay Varsh Victory Flame travels through Andaman & Nicobar Islands chain
- Victory flame taken to Narcondam & Barren Islands as part of the sea voyage
- To reach Hut Bay for public viewing
- The flame to be part of Independence Day celebrations at Port Blair
- Next phase of transit to Southern Group of islands from 15th August
The Victory flame of Swarnim Vijay Varsh, commemorating the 50th anniversary celebrations of India’s victory in the 1971 war, travelled through the Andaman & Nicobar Islands chain. Onboard Indian Navy Landing Craft Utility  58, accompanied by INS Saryu and IN LCU 54, the flame was routed via Narcondam, the Easternmost Island of Andaman & Nicobar Islands. The flame also sailed past the Barren Island, India’s only active volcano. The volcano spewed gas/lava as the flame sailed past the Flat Rock, an islet during low waters.
The victory flame will reach Hut Bay where it will be kept for public viewing and other events under the aegis of Indian Coast Guard. On completion of a day’s public viewing at Hut Bay, the flame will return to Port Blair for the Independence Day parade at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Stadium. After the Independence Day celebrations, the flame will begin its next phase of transit to the Southern Group of islands on the evening of August 15, 2021.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 195.84 Cr
Over 3.55 Cr 1st dose vaccines administered for age group 12-14 years
India's Active caseload currently stands at 63,063
12,847 new cases reported in the last 24 hours
Recovery Rate currently stands at 98.64%
Weekly Positivity Rate is presently at 2.41%
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 195.84 Cr  as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 2,52,19,258 sessions.
COVID-19 vaccination for the age group 12-14 years was started on 16 March, 2022. So far, more than 3.55 Cr  adolescents have been administered with the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Similarly, the COVID-19 precaution dose administration for age group 18-59 years also started from 10th April, 2022 onwards.
The break-up of the cumulative figure as per the provisional report till 7 am today include:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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1,04,08,105
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2nd Dose
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1,00,54,119
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Precaution Dose
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54,85,219
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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1,84,21,416
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2nd Dose
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1,76,08,144
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Precaution Dose
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94,55,174
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Age Group 12-14 years
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1st Dose
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3,55,35,122
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2nd Dose
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2,05,09,617
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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6,00,15,573
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2nd Dose
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4,74,73,183
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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55,78,09,521
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2nd Dose
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49,68,63,825
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Precaution Dose
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17,97,271
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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20,33,72,120
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2nd Dose
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19,24,30,998
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Precaution Dose
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19,82,335
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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12,71,93,226
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2nd Dose
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12,01,23,664
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Precaution Dose
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2,18,64,839
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Precaution Dose
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4,05,84,838
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Total
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1,95,84,03,471
India’s Active Caseload currently stands at 63,063. Active cases now constitute 0.15% of the country's total Positive Cases.
Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 98.64%. 7,985 patients have recovered in the last 24 hours and the cumulative tally of recovered patients  is now at 4,26,82,697.
12,847 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.
The last 24 hours saw a total of 5,19,903 COVID-19 tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over 85.69 Cr  cumulative tests.
Weekly Positivity Rate in the country currently stands at 2.41% and the Daily Positivity rate is reported to be 2.47%.
Ministry of Defence
Major General Annakuttybabu assumes Office of ADG, MNS
Major Gen AnnakuttyBabu assumed the charge of Additional Director General, Military Nursing Service ,here today. She took over the reins from her predecessor Major General Elizabeth John who retired yesterday. She hails from Koothattukulam in Ernakulum district of Kerala. Born into an agricultural family, she inherited values of compassion and hard work from her parents. Before taking over this appointment, she was serving as Principal Matron, Army Hospital Research & Referral –an apex quaternary care hospital of the Armed Forces. With her extensive expertise, positive leadership and vision, she is able to instil a guiding philosophy of excellence for raising the calibre of patient care.
On this occasion, ADG, MNSsaid the Nursing Service officers play a pivotal role in care of sick &injured soldiers and their families along with medical corps in Tri-Services.
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Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
Small Farmers’ Agri-Business Consortium 
Government of India through Small Farmers’ Agribusiness Consortium , a registered society under Department of Agriculture, Cooperation & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of India, is promoting Farmer Producer Organisations  by mobilizing the farmers and helping them in registering as companies and providing them with handholding support and training for their sustainability. SFAC has undertaken various FPO promotion programmes in the country such as through Vegetable Initiative for Urban Cluster , Mission Organic Value Chain Development , National Food for Security Mission , Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture  etc.. SFAC has promoted 910 FPOs in the country out of which 58 FPOs are from Uttar Pradesh.
Government of India has launched a Central Sector Scheme of “Formation and Promotion of 10,000 Farmer Producer Organizations ” on 29th February, 2020 for providing better facilities to farmers due to economy of scale and better bargain power of FPOs thus improving income of the member farmers. Under this scheme, provision is made for professional handholding support for a period of five years to new FPOs formed. Further, a provision has been made for matching equity grant upto Rs. 2,000 per farmer member of FPO with a limit of Rs. 15.00 lakh per FPO and a credit guarantee facility upto Rs. 2 crore of project loan per FPO from eligible lending institution to ensure institutional credit accessibility to FPOs. Suitable provision for training and skill buildings of the FPOs has also been made. Already more than 2200 FPOs produce clusters have been allocated during 2020-21 for formation of FPOs. Farmers are enthusiastically participating under the scheme for formation of FPOs. The process of registration of FPOs is already initiated.
This information was given in a written reply by the Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shri Narendra Singh Tomar in Lok Sabha today.
Vice President's Secretariat
Vice President undergoes a Cataract surgery
The Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu has undergone a successful Cataract surgery at L.V. Prasad Eye Institute , in Hyderabad today. Dr. Pravin Krishna Vaddavalli and his team conducted the surgery and was discharged thereafter.
He was advised complete rest for 03 days and also as a precaution visitors were advised not to visit during this period.
Prime Minister's Office
PM greets people of Jharkhand on the foundation day of Jharkhand
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted the people of Jharkhand on the foundation day of Jharkhand. He wished that this historic land of Bhagawan Birsa Munda moves ahead on the path of development.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said.
“झारखंड के सभी निवासियों को राज्य स्थापना दिवस की ढेरों शुभकामनाएं। अपनी विशिष्ट संस्कृति के साथ ऐतिहासिक पहचान रखने वाली भगवान बिरसा मुंडा की यह धरती विकास यात्रा में आगे बढ़े, यही कामना है।“
Ministry of Defence
Transfer of IAF land to AAI for RCS UDAN/Expansion of Airfield Infrastructure to Facilitate Civil Aircraft Operations from IAF Bases
In line with the vision of Hon'ble Prime Minister of "Ude Desh ka Aam Nagarik"  and to facilitate Regional Connectivity Scheme , Indian Air Force has facilitated Working Permission and handing over of Defence Land by Ministry of Defence to Airport Authority of India  at seven locations, viz, Bagdogra, Darbhanga, Adampur, Utarlai, Sarsawa, Kanpur and Gorakhpur. AAI would now be utilising the existing IAF airfields to operate civil flights under the RCS UDAN scheme. Approximately 40 acres of land is being handed over for development of civil terminals and necessary airfield infrastructure for commencing RCS flights.
Providing air connectivity at these locations will boost the economy and develop the areas. Moreover, IAF is also in the process of handing over Defence land for expansion of civil airports at six locations, over and above those covered under RCS, viz., Srinagar, Thanjavur, Chandigarh, Leh, Pune and Agra. This will facilitate expansion of the existing terminals and facilities to accommodate enhanced number of passengers and cargo infrastructure.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs
More than 180.61 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 16.24 Crore balance and unutilized vaccine doses still available with States/UTs
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The nationwide COVID 19 vaccination started on 16th January 2021. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June 2021. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain.
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In the new phase of the universalization of the COVID19 vaccination drive, the Union Government will procure and supply  75% of the vaccines being produced by the vaccine manufacturers in the country to States and UTs.
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VACCINE DOSES
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SUPPLIED
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1,80,61,57,180
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BALANCE AVAILABLE
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16,24,54,381
More than 180.61 crore  vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far through Govt. of India  and through direct state procurement category.
More than 16.24 Cr  balance and unutilized COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.
Ministry of Power
Shri RK Singh releases book on “Weather Information Portal for Indian Power System”
It’ll facilitate enhanced utilization of Weather Portal in all spheres of Power Sector
Shri R K Singh, Minister of State  for Power and New & Renewable Energy visited Power System Operation Corporation limited  here today, and released a book on “Weather Information Portal for Indian Power System”. This reference document has been developed by POSOCO in collaboration with IMD to facilitate enhanced utilization of Weather Portal in all spheres of Power Sector.
While addressing the employees of POSOCO, he appreciated their onerous responsibility of operating All India Synchronous Grid, one of the largest in the world, ensuring reliability and security. POSOCO manages the Inter-State Transmission of Power to utilities across India. POSOCO also operates Electricity markets through coordination with thousands of entities every day for balancing demand and generation every 15 minutes.
The Minister interacted with System Operators and appreciated the efforts being made by them in maintaining the security and reliability of Power System. He advised that in the advent of complexities being encountered by the Power System, lot of controls and automation are required.
During the visit, the Minister was accompanied by Shri Ajay Bhalla, Secretary, Ministry of Power, Shri Pankaj Batra, Chairman, CEA, Dr. K.J. Ramesh, Director General, Indian Meteorological Department, Ms. Bharati, Joint Secretary  and other Senior Officials of Ministry of Power.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Central Bureau Communication, Goa to launch publicity van on ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’
Goa, 11 August 2022
Central Bureau of Communication, Goa,  is launching a mobile publicity van on 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign on Friday, 12.08.2022.
The van will be flagged by students of Ravindra Kelekar Dnyanmandir, Konkani Bhavan, Vidyanagar, Margao, at 11.30 AM. Ms Anwesha Singbal, President of Konkani Bhasha Mandal and Sahitya Akademy's Youth Writer Awardee, will be the chief guest.
The campaign van specially designed with Har Ghar Tiranga branding and audio announcement system will travel across Goa for six days.
CBC will also distribute Tiranga to over 200 students at the event. As part of the program, the students will also hand over 75 drawings on Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav to the CBC which will be displayed at the multimedia exhibition to be conducted at KTC Bus Stand, Panaji from 13 to 17, August.
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